Jay-Z tops the list with an estimated $2.53 billion fortune. Taylor Swift ranks second at $2.1 billion, followed by Bruce Springsteen at $1.17 billion, Rihanna at $1.03 billion and Beyoncé, who has just passed $1 billion.
Forbes reported that Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour grossed more than $400 million in ticket sales and sold an estimated $50 million in merchandise. Her 2025 earnings were estimated at $125 million, making her the year’s third-highest-paid musician, the outlet said. Forbes noted that music remains her main source of wealth, alongside hair care, whiskey and clothing businesses.
Paul McCartney does not appear on the list. The article notes that some sources estimate his fortune at more than $1 billion, while others put it at $900 million.
